Are you looking for a sweet and satisfying treat that is both delicious and easy to make? Look no further than cottage cheese cookies! These delightful treats are a classic for a reason, and with their simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, they are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete novice in the kitchen, you're sure to find the perfect cottage cheese cookie recipe in this article.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
COTTAGE CHEESE COOKIES
These delicate, puffy turnover cookies are sparked with raspberry and almond-delightful with afternoon tea.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place flour in a medium bowl; cut in butter as for pie crust. Blend in cottage cheese until mixture forms a ball (can use a food processor). Chill 1 hour. , On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cutter. Place a level 1/4 teaspoon jam in center of reach cookie. Moisten edges and fold in half; seal tightly with a fork. Place on lightly greased baking sheets; prick tops with fork., Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. For glaze, combine the sugar, extract and enough milk to make thin spreading consistency; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE COTTAGE CHEESE COOKIES
I received this recipe from an elderly friend and have been enjoying it since. They are really more like little cakes and are very addictive. This recipe makes a lot of cookies, but they freeze well.
Provided by Brianna Storer
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 9 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cream the first five ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a seperate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda, salt and nuts. Fold into creamed mixture.
- Drop by spoonfuls into a bowl of confectioner's sugar.
- Roll and place on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake ten minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 895, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 90.6, Sodium 944.5, Carbohydrate 147.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 80.3, Protein 20.5
LEMON-LIME COOKIES WITH LACTAID® COTTAGE CHEESE
Light and fluffy spongy cookies with a lemon-lime flavor are sure to become a favorite.
Provided by Lactaid
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips LACTAID®
Time 31m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Beat non-dairy butter and sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg, cottage cheese, 2 1/4 teaspoons each lemon and lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each lemon and lime zest. Add to flour mixture; mix well.
- Flour hands to keep dough from sticking. Scoop out tablespoons of batter and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet and slightly flatten.
- Bake in preheated oven until edges start to lightly brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool completely before glazing.
- Mix powdered sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 1/4 teaspoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon lime zest together in a small bowl. Drizzle or brush over cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 217 mg, Sugar 24.2 g
CHOCOLATE COTTAGE CHEESE WAGON WHEEL COOKIES
These are moist and you can't tell that they have cottage cheese in them. Don't overbake. Makes a lot; you might want to cut the recipe in half.
Provided by IamEarnie
Categories Dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 dozen, 96 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream sugar and butter together.
- Add cottage cheese and beat well.
- Add dry ingredients to sugar and butter mixture; mix well.
- Add nuts.
- Chill several hours or overnight.
- Rolls into balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
COTTAGE CHEESE COOKIES
This unusual cookie recipe came from Search Light Recipe Book copyrighted in 1931. I thought this was a nice way to use up cottage cheese.
Provided by Laura Daszynicz
Categories Cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Cream butter or butter substitute and cottage cheese until thoroughly blended. Swift flour, sugar and baking-powder and salt. Add gradually to first mixture. Form into a loaf. Wrap in wax paper and chill overnight. Slice thin Place on a slightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven 400F 10 minutes or until delicate brown. 40 servings
COTTAGE CHEESE COOKIES
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar, until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in the cottage cheese and pecans. Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll the dough into walnut sized balls then roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
Tips:
- Use cold ingredients. This will help the cookies stay fluffy and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Cottage cheese cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make cottage cheese cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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